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CCIE Automation Training: Master Programmability and Network Automation

This CCIE Automation training course, as part of our CCIE training programs, prepares you for the Cisco CCIE Automation lab exam, the most advanced certification for network automation professionals. CCIE Automation (formerly DevNet Expert) validates your ability to plan, design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software solutions within complex automation-driven network environments. This program covers every exam domain through live instruction, hands-on labs, and expert mentorship.

What Is CCIE Automation?

Cisco rebranded DevNet Expert to CCIE Automation, recognizing that top-tier network engineers must now be automation experts. This certification focuses on writing software to manage networks using Python, APIs, and infrastructure-as-code rather than traditional CLI commands. The CCIE brand brings 30+ years of recognition to automation skills, and proper CCIE Automation training is the fastest path to earning it.

CCIE Automation Training Blueprint Overview

The 8-hour lab exam covers five domains. Software Design, Development, and Deployment accounts for 20% and tests solution architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and application performance. Infrastructure as Code at 30% covers REST APIs, NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG models, Ansible, Terraform, and NSO. Network Programmability and Automation at 25% tests Python scripting against Cisco platform APIs, pyATS testing, and model-driven telemetry. Container Technologies account for 10%, covering Docker and Kubernetes. Security at 15% tests OWASP practices, OAuth 2.0, certificates, and secrets management. Our CCIE Automation training maps directly to this blueprint.

Exam Format

The CCIE Automation lab exam consists of two modules. Module 1 is a 3-hour design section testing theoretical knowledge through scenario-based questions. Module 2 is a 5-hour hands-on coding section where you write real Python scripts, interact with APIs, use Ansible and Terraform, work with NETCONF and RESTCONF, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines. The first-attempt pass rate sits around 25-30%, which is why structured CCIE Automation training matters. As part of our advanced CCIE training track, this program prepares you for both modules with live practice labs that mirror the actual exam environment.

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Is This CCIE Automation Training Right For You?

Before enrolling, make sure this course aligns with your career goals and experience level.

Perfect For You If:

you meet these criteria

  • You're preparing for the CCIE Automation lab exam (formerly DevNet Expert) and need structured ccie automation training
  • You want to master every domain of the CCIE Automation blueprint including Infrastructure as Code, Network Programmability, and Security
  • You're a network engineer with 5+ years experience seeking to add automation expertise to your skillset
  • You hold CCIE Enterprise, Security, or Service Provider certification and want to add automation specialization
  • You're an infrastructure architect designing intent-based, programmable networks using Cisco platforms
  • You want hands-on ccie automation course content with real lab scenarios matching the actual exam environment
  • You need expert mentorship from certified CCIE Automation instructors who have passed the exam

Not Recommended If:

Consider other courses first

  • You have no prior networking knowledge or experience with Cisco platforms
  • You're not willing to invest significant time in Python programming and hands-on lab practice
  • You expect to pass without completing the prerequisite DEVCOR (350-901 AUTOCOR) exam first

What You'll Achieve with CCIE Automation Certification

Real career outcomes our students achieve after completing this course

  • Design Automation Solutions: Design solutions based on on-premises, hybrid, or public cloud deployments considering maintainability, modularity, reliability, performance, and infrastructure monitoring as specified in the CCIE Automation blueprint.
  • Build Infrastructure as Code: Create and manage Python-based REST APIs, CLI applications, NETCONF/RESTCONF payloads, Ansible roles, and Terraform configurations. Master every Infrastructure as Code topic in the ccie automation blueprint.
  • Automate Cisco Platforms: Write Python scripts to automate Cisco IOS XE, ACI, Catalyst Center, Meraki, NSO, Intersight, and other platforms using their APIs. Complete real-world automation tasks covered in ccie automation training.
  • Implement Model-Driven Telemetry: Design and implement telemetry solutions using gNMI dial-in, gRPC dial-out, and NETCONF dial-in. Create YANG model-driven telemetry subscriptions for network monitoring.
  • Master Container Technologies: Build Docker images, manage containers with Docker Compose, and deploy applications on Kubernetes. Integrate containerized applications with network infrastructure.
  • Implement Security Best Practices: Apply OWASP secure coding practices, implement OAuth2+ authentication, manage secrets, and secure REST APIs with tokens, headers, and certificates as required by the ccie automation blueprint.

About This CCIE Automation Training

Real career outcomes our students achieve after completing this course

This CCIE Automation training course, as part of our CCIE training programs, prepares you for the Cisco CCIE Automation lab exam, the most advanced certification for network automation professionals. CCIE Automation (formerly DevNet Expert) validates your ability to plan, design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software solutions within complex automation-driven network environments. This program covers every exam domain through live instruction, hands-on labs, and expert mentorship.

What Is CCIE Automation?

Cisco rebranded DevNet Expert to CCIE Automation, recognizing that top-tier network engineers must now be automation experts. This certification focuses on writing software to manage networks using Python, APIs, and infrastructure-as-code rather than traditional CLI commands. The CCIE brand brings 30+ years of recognition to automation skills, and proper CCIE Automation training is the fastest path to earning it.

CCIE Automation Training Blueprint Overview

The 8-hour lab exam covers five domains. Software Design, Development, and Deployment accounts for 20% and tests solution architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and application performance. Infrastructure as Code at 30% covers REST APIs, NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG models, Ansible, Terraform, and NSO. Network Programmability and Automation at 25% tests Python scripting against Cisco platform APIs, pyATS testing, and model-driven telemetry. Container Technologies account for 10%, covering Docker and Kubernetes. Security at 15% tests OWASP practices, OAuth 2.0, certificates, and secrets management. Our CCIE Automation training maps directly to this blueprint.

Exam Format

The CCIE Automation lab exam consists of two modules. Module 1 is a 3-hour design section testing theoretical knowledge through scenario-based questions. Module 2 is a 5-hour hands-on coding section where you write real Python scripts, interact with APIs, use Ansible and Terraform, work with NETCONF and RESTCONF, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines. The first-attempt pass rate sits around 25-30%, which is why structured CCIE Automation training matters. As part of our advanced CCIE training track, this program prepares you for both modules with live practice labs that mirror the actual exam environment.

Your Learning Path

A clear 16-week roadmap...

Your CCIE Automation Learning Journey

White-glove support from start to finish. Eight steps across roughly 6 to 12 months, expert to expert.

Prepare
Practice
Launch
STEP 1 / 8
  1. 1PrepareMonth 1

    Discovery Consultation

    A two-hour session with a senior instructor. An honest readiness assessment with no false promises, exam-timeline planning, attempt strategy and a full discussion of time and cost. You leave with a documented plan.

  2. 2PrepareMonth 1

    Elite Personalised Plan

    Your assigned expert instructor builds a multi-month roadmap with milestones, target attempt dates and contingency windows. Your private lab is provisioned and a curated resource library is prepared.

  3. 3PracticeMonths 2–4

    Expert Live Training

    Two to three live sessions a week with a senior instructor in a cohort of no more than six. Real enterprise case studies that mirror the lab exam, with open advanced Q&A every session.

  4. 4PracticeMonths 4–8

    Intensive Lab Phase

    24/7 access to an expert-grade lab, weekly two-hour coaching, and full eight-hour mock labs that are scored and debriefed. Written-exam prep is integrated, and lab access continues until your attempt.

    8-hr
    Full mock labs

    Scored to the official rubric. 50+ labs.

  5. 5PracticeThroughout

    Weekly 1:1 Mentoring

    Direct weekly access to your assigned instructor, not a TA and not a forum. Technical deep-dives, accountability check-ins and personal readiness assessments.

  6. 6LaunchMonths 8–9

    Exam Attempt Planning

    Written-exam booking, lab scheduling, a retry strategy and an exam-day checklist. Your instructor signs off that you are ready before you book.

  7. 7LaunchMonth 9

    Executive Career Positioning

    An executive LinkedIn overhaul (two hours, targeting a 99% profile), a senior-architect resume and a panel interview simulation (two 90-minute, five-person panels) with salary coaching for $120K+ roles.

    ★ Highest-converting step
  8. 8LaunchPost-cert

    Expert Alumni + Consulting

    Access to the expert alumni community, consulting and freelance pathway guidance, guest-instructor opportunities, a 90-day check-in and an ongoing reference from your instructor.

A serious partner for a serious career move.

We lead with honest advice, never pressure. Every touchpoint is expert to expert.

  • No commitment, just honest advice
  • Current expert instructors and real lab access
  • Limited cohort size, maximum six students
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We don’t just teach you. We get you hired.

These three services are part of every course. Only the depth changes by level, never the presence.

LinkedIn Optimisation

Thought-leader positioning, a curated featured section and a creator-mode strategy, targeting a 99% profile.

2-hour executive overhaul

Resume Update

An executive format with C-level language, targeting Director and Principal Engineer roles.

Executive, 2 sessions

Interview Prep

A five-person panel simulation with architecture questions and salary coaching for $120K+ roles.

Panel ×2, 90 min each

CCIE Automation Course Curriculum

Explore what you'll learn in each section of this comprehensive course

Software Design, Development, and Deployment (Blueprint 20%)

  • Solution Architecture for Automation
  • Reliability and Performance Design
  • Infrastructure Monitoring and Observability
  • Network Automation Solution Design
  • CI/CD Pipeline Development
  • Application Performance and Diagnostics
  • Software Development Lifecycle for Automation

Infrastructure as Code – APIs and Data Models (Blueprint 30% Part 1)

Infrastructure as Code – Automation Tools (Blueprint 30% Part 2)

Network Programmability and Cisco Platform APIs (Blueprint 25% Part 1)

Network Programmability – Testing and Telemetry (Blueprint 25% Part 2)

Containers and Cloud Technologies (Blueprint 10%)

Security and CCIE Automation Lab Preparation (Blueprint 15%)

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CCIE Automation Training FAQs

Find quick answers

Yes. Cisco officially rebranded DevNet Expert to CCIE Automation, with the migration taking place in February 2026. The lab exam content and blueprint remain the same. If you already hold a valid DevNet Expert certification, it automatically transfers to CCIE Automation. You don’t need to retake any exam. Our CCIE Automation training covers the current v1.1 blueprint, which applies to both names.
With structured CCIE Automation training and 15-20 hours of weekly study, most students are exam-ready in 6-8 months. Self-study typically takes 2-3 years because the exam covers a wide range of technologies, from Python and APIs to Ansible, Terraform, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. The live instruction and guided labs in our program cut that timeline significantly.
The general first-attempt pass rate sits around 25-30%, which is consistent with other CCIE-level lab exams. It’s a tough exam. That said, candidates who go through structured CCIE Automation training with hands-on lab practice and expert mentorship have significantly higher success rates. Every failed attempt costs around $1,600 in exam fees, so getting it right the first time matters.
The core programming language is Python. Beyond that, you’ll work with REST APIs, NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG data models, Ansible, Terraform, Cisco NSO, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Jenkins, pyATS, and various Cisco platform APIs including IOS-XE, NX-OS, Meraki, ACI, and DNA Center. You’ll also need to understand CI/CD pipeline design, OWASP security practices, OAuth 2.0, and certificate management. Our CCIE Automation training labs give you hands-on practice with all of these tools.
CCIE Enterprise and CCIE Security focus on configuring and troubleshooting network infrastructure through traditional CLI and GUI methods. CCIE Automation is fundamentally different. It tests your ability to write software that manages networks. Instead of typing CLI commands, you’re writing Python scripts, building Ansible playbooks, and deploying infrastructure as code with Terraform. Think of it this way: other CCIE tracks prove you can run a network. CCIE Automation proves you can program a network. Our CCIE Automation training is built specifically for engineers making this shift from CLI to code.

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